Spector negotiated a deal with their manager Bob Krasnow, also head of Loma, offering $20,000 to have them released from their contract.

[4][5] By the time Ike & Tina Turner signed to Philles, the album had already been recorded at Gold Star Studios in March 1966.

Phil Spector produced six songs using his wall of sound technique, including the title track, which was the first of three singles.

By popular demand, Spector released the album in the UK with liner notes written by Decca's promotion man Tony Hall.

Hall included a quote from Spector stating, "We can only assume that England is more appreciative of talent and exciting music than the U.S."[11] Actor Dennis Hopper shot the cover of the album.

[9] In September 1966, Ike & Tina Turner embarked on a UK Tour with the Rolling Stones to support the album.

[12][20] The Journal (October 8, 1966): It's a pity that Spector and the Turners have parted company, for this album confirms that Tina's deep and throaty vocals are a perfect foil for his symphonie backing.

The Spector-style treatment of standards like "Save the Last Dance For Me" and "Every Day I Have To Cry" is really worth hearing since it blends with wild, rhythmic blues style of the Turners with his rich, enormous sound creations.

[21]Billboard (September 13, 1969): "River Deep-Mountain High" is one of Phil Spector's best compositions, and Ike & Tina Turner sing the original 1966 version, since revived by Eric Burdon, Deep Purple and others.

A hit album in England, A&M and Phil Spector add this 'historic recording' to the Ike & Tina Turner sweepstakes.